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Graphic & Multimedia Designer

  • Part time
  • £28,708 – £31,526 pro-rata
  • Hybrid - Thistle House, Haymarket, Edinburgh
  • Closing 20th July 2023


  • Advertised from 6th July 2023
  • Permanent. 21 hours per week. Flexible Working.

Role

Why apply for this role?

Children’s Hearings Scotland (CHS) is undergoing an exciting period of reform designed to make a step change in improving the outcomes for infants, children and young people who need us most.

Children’s Hearings tribunal panel members play a vital role in Scotland’s society. They listen and make legal decisions with and for infants, children and young people. They ensure that the young person is at the heart of every decision taken – because every decision, no matter how big or small, has an impact.

As Graphic & Multimedia Designer within the communications team, you will play a critical role in developing and building clear brand identity for the organisation through the provision of consistent, engaging and robust communication materials.

Your role

Reporting to the Communications and Engagement Lead, the Graphic & Multimedia Designer will design and produce marketing and promotional materials for the organisation including key campaigns that run throughout the year.

You will be joining CHS at a pivotal point as we manage the journey through a number of big change projects both with both internal and external communications. This role will help to develop and maintain consistency in our brand to both raise awareness of the role we play in Scotland’s unique care and justice system, and recruit new volunteers to it. You will be responsible for the following core activities:

  • Conceiving and creating high-quality, engaging communications across a range of platforms, projects and campaigns;
  • As a brand guardian, the Graphic & Multimedia Designer will ensure that the CHS brand identity is consistently carried across all artwork – including new and pre-existing templates;
  • Designing and producing marketing materials including: adverts, campaign and events collateral, infographics, animated content, website banners and assets, e-newsletters and short films;
  • Taking briefs, developing ideas and finalising creative concepts through to delivery;
  • Presenting and explaining design rationale to colleagues;
  • Working with external agencies and suppliers including creative services, printers, photographers and videographers;
  • Keeping up to date with latest creative trends and technology.

The post holder will liaise and develop positive and effective operational relationships with the wider CHS community including our volunteer Panel Members, Area Support Team Members and local authority Clerks as well as the Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration (SCRA), the Scottish Government and other national partner agencies.

Life at CHS

At Children’s Hearings Scotland, our highly trained Panel Members make decisions for Scotland’s unique Children’s Hearings System that upholds and promotes the rights of infants, children and young people. Our 2,500 volunteer Panel Members take part in children’s hearings in their local areas, making decisions with and for infants, children and young people. Our organisation also supports a network of Area Support Teams throughout Scotland who support Panel Members in their local communities.

As an organisation that works within the Children’s Hearings System, we are passionate about making a positive contribution to improving outcomes for Scotland’s infants, children and young people.

You can read more about our core values on our website as well as view an introductory video to our organisation. We also offer a generous benefits package from hybrid working to flexi hours and a fantastic pension scheme – check out our full benefits summary.

Diversity and Inclusion

CHS is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and are committed to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application and assessment process, and upon joining us.

Application notes

For more details, please download the application pack which includes a full job description, person specification and link to application.

Please note that CVs are not accepted.

For an informal and confidential discussion on the role or about any adjustments you might need, please email jobs@CHS.gov.scot

Closing Date: Thursday 20th July

After the closing date, this role profile won’t be available on our website, so please save a copy when you apply.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held on the 3rd and 4th August.